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Joanne Wolf Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
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Joanne Wolf Small

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C (she, her)

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Bethesda, MD 20814
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I believe we are all finally recognizing that a more holistic approach to treatment is needed. With over 40+ years of experience working in community mental health and private practice, I know the importance on our assessing and understanding all of the ways society impacts every individual. Everything around us matters, even beyond our personal relationships with our families, colleagues and friends. Speaking as a proud social worker, I know to effectively diagnose and treat a human problem needs a fully inclusive, psycho-social model of evaluation. I am here, tailored to help for your specific and unique needs.
I offer interactive, strength-based, results oriented consultation, counseling, and psychotherapy in a caring, confidential environment. I focus on aging; adoption; anxiety; depression; co-dependence; family dysfunction; grief; loss; identity; and relationships. Schedule a free 15-30 minute consultation to see if we make a good fit! See jwsmall.com.
Forty years personal and professional experience uniquely qualifies me to understand the particular issues affecting individuals touched by adoption, infertility, kinship, attachment, and DNA search. My publications include "The Adoption Mystique", a USA Book News award winning finalist. And, "Adopted in America: A Study of Stigma". Download it free at SSRN.
Call or Joanne Wolf Small now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 298-3135

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 298-3135
My website
I specialize in Life Transitions, Adoption and Relationship Issues 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (301) 298-3135
Photo of Joanne Wolf Small, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 298-3135
My website
I specialize in Life Transitions, Adoption and Relationship Issues 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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Insurance

  • Out of Network
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For those people who have insurance, I work out of network. I send a monthly bill, and I preferred to be paid by check. Please reach out with any questions!
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Joanne Wolf Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 298-3135
"
For those people who have insurance, I work out of network. I send a monthly bill, and I preferred to be paid by check. Please reach out with any questions!
Photo of Joanne Wolf Small, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Joanne Wolf Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 298-3135

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 3439 Joanne Wolf Small

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 46 years
  • Attended The Catholic University of America , Graduated 1977
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With a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW.) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW - I'm equipped with more than 40 yrs of experience in community mental health & private practice. Social work places high value on our assessing and understanding all of the ways society impacts the individual!
Photo of Joanne Wolf Small, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Joanne Wolf Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 298-3135
"
With a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW.) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW - I'm equipped with more than 40 yrs of experience in community mental health & private practice. Social work places high value on our assessing and understanding all of the ways society impacts the individual!
Photo of Joanne Wolf Small, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Joanne Wolf Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 298-3135

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Adoption
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples communicaiton
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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As an adult adoptee, I have a unique specialty - I am a fully Competent Adoption Therapist. I also specialize working with people experiencing loss, trauma, anxiety and/or difficulty with change. I prefer working with my client's strengths as a way forward - I meet them exactly where they are first. Then, we use their strengths to achieve their goals!
Photo of Joanne Wolf Small, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Joanne Wolf Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 298-3135
"
As an adult adoptee, I have a unique specialty - I am a fully Competent Adoption Therapist. I also specialize working with people experiencing loss, trauma, anxiety and/or difficulty with change. I prefer working with my client's strengths as a way forward - I meet them exactly where they are first. Then, we use their strengths to achieve their goals!
Photo of Joanne Wolf Small, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Joanne Wolf Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 298-3135

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Family / Marital
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Strength-Based
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Understanding an individual's feelings, needs, and experiences, and how those things are related the society at large, is paramount to helping any client I work with. Rather attributing all the blame to the individual first and foremost, as the medical model of "disease" often does, I use my knowledge to see beyond just a diagnosis and into causes of what my client's are facing.
Photo of Joanne Wolf Small, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Joanne Wolf Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 298-3135
"
Understanding an individual's feelings, needs, and experiences, and how those things are related the society at large, is paramount to helping any client I work with. Rather attributing all the blame to the individual first and foremost, as the medical model of "disease" often does, I use my knowledge to see beyond just a diagnosis and into causes of what my client's are facing.
Photo of Joanne Wolf Small, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Joanne Wolf Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 298-3135

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Primary Location

Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 298-3135

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Joanne Wolf Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 298-3135
Photo of Joanne Wolf Small, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Joanne Wolf Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 298-3135